5. Investors Guide - 2021 IMPORTS-EXPORTS

5. EXPORTS | IMPORTS

HONDURAS INVESTOR´S GUIDE 2020-2021

c. Such document must bear the letterhead and be signed by the owner, general manager or legal representative, and specify: full name, identity and RTN of the authorized person; company identity and RTN, as well as company e-mail for the exclusive use of the system. d. If a customs agent, she/he must present authorization from the natural person or legal entity which requested a service to the Customs Agency. e. Copy of the Articles of Incorporation and RTN of the company. f. Copy of the identity and RTN of the person authorized to receive username and training. g. General information on the importer or consignee: full name, RTN or NIT, address, telephone and e-mail. h. Submit a new user electronic request, through the following website: https://seceh.centrex.hn/Solicitud_Usuario.aspx and complete the required fields. i. Training is provided once all the documents are submitted in physical or digital form, preferably the day when the export takes place.

5.1 EXPORTS This section refers to permits that are issued to a company to enable it to market its products outside the country. These permits certify that products have all the documents required by Honduran laws. If these are of animal and plant origin, they certify that they are free of contamination and do not represent a danger to the inhabitants of the country of destination. The requirements vary depending on the product to be exported [Single Central American Declaration-(DUCA, for its acronym in Spanish), animal health certificate, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, certificate of eligibility and export declaration] and the country to which it is being exported (Central American countries or countries with which Honduras has partial or total trade agreements). Where is it done? The Export Procedures Center (CENTREX, for its acronym in Spanish), General Directorate of Business Procedures, Ministry of Economic Development (SDE, for its acronym in Spanish), in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. Average Time: One business day Cost: No cost REQUIREMENTS 5.1.1 EXPORTS TO CENTRAL AMERICA Who performs the procedure? Anyone a. Register to the Electronic System of Foreign Trade of Honduras (SECEH, for its acronym in Spanish). To obtain username and key or password: • Send e-mail to one of these addresses:

*For more information, call: +(504) 2235-8529

C5.1.2 ENTRAL AMERICAN SINGLE DECLARATION The Central American Single Declaration (DUCA, for its acronym in Spanish) is the document that unites the three main customs declarations covering trade of goods in Central America. Who performs the procedure? Anyone Where is it done? Export Procedures Center (CENTREX, for its acronym in Spanish), General Directorate of Business Procedures, Ministry of Economic Development (Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Comayagua, Choluteca and Danlí). Average Time: One business day. Cost: US$5.00 per document and US$5.00 per transmission.

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b. Letter from the natural person or legal entity requesting username and password and receive training to use of the system.

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